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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,007.76, 30,382.38 and 16,960.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,007.76, 30,382.38 and 16,960.92 is: 23,415.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,007.76 : 30,382.38 = 16,960.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,007.76/30,382.38 = 16,960.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,007.76x = 30,382.38 × 16,960.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,007.76x = 515,313,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,313,116.59/22,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,415.06

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